Irgandı Bridge

Built in 1442, Irgandı Bridge is a distinctive Bursa landmark with a market and traditional craft shops. Linking Osmangazi and Yıldırım across Gökdere, it invites you to explore workshops and its historic atmosphere.

Featured Buildings and Experiences on Irgandı Bridge

Traditional Handicrafts and Art Workshops

The traditional shops on the bridge now house craft workshops. Watch artisans practise paper marbling, calligraphy, manuscript illumination, tile-making, wood carving, wire art and mother-of-pearl inlay. Learn about their work and browse handmade pieces.

Gökdere View and Coffee Break on the Bridge

Take a break in the bridge’s cafés, with the sound of Gökdere flowing below. Turkish coffee, a pot of tea or traditional sherbet offers a peaceful pause in the historic surroundings.

Riverside Viewpoints and Bridge Architecture

Irgandı is one of the rare examples of civilian Ottoman architecture with its single arch and row of shops. You can capture the exterior architecture and arch structure of the bridge and capture the most characteristic photographs of Bursa from the viewing points leading down to the stream bed on both the Setbaşı and Yıldırım sides of the bridge.

Transportation from Hotel:

By Car: It takes approximately 10-12 minutes by car from our hotel. You can use the parking areas near the bridge by heading towards Setbaşı / Heykel.
Public Transportation: You can easily reach the bridge by taking Bursaray (Metro) and getting off at Demirtaşpaşa stop and walking in the direction of Setbaşı for 10 minutes.
Taxi (Recommended): Since the distance to the centre is quite short, if you are 3-4 people, the taxi fare may be close to the public transportation or parking fee; It is an extremely comfortable option to reach the bridge directly without experiencing parking stress.

Accessibility:

The walking paths on and around the bridge are flat and suitable for wheelchair and stroller use. However, there may be small thresholds at the entrances of historical shops.

Parking:

The bridge is closed to vehicle traffic. You can choose the on-street parking areas around Setbaşı and Mahfel or the private multi-storey car parks nearby.

Visit Duration:

30 Minutes (1 hour with workshop tours and tea break).

Food & Beverage Facilities:

Bridge Cafes: You can have a tea or coffee break in the authentic cafes lined up on the bridge, accompanied by a historical atmosphere.
Setbaşı Restaurants: In the Setbaşı area, just above the bridge, you can choose restaurants that offer different tastes, especially the famous Bursa Kebab.
DSİ Social Facilities: Located slightly above the stream, DSI Social Facilities offer pleasant and extremely affordable eating and drinking opportunities among the greenery by the stream.
Delicacies of Kayhan Region (Slope Down Walking Route): For our guests who do not want to walk uphill, the historical Kayhan Region, which is a pleasant walk from the bridge and down the slope, is an ideal option. Here you can taste the famous flavours of Bursa. Bursa Cantık, or try an alternative to İskender kebab: Meatballs with Pita.

Please contact reception for travel details, visiting hours and further information.

Don't Leave Without Doing:

Tour Craftsman Workshops: Watch paper-marbling and tile artisans at work and browse handmade souvenirs.
Take Photos from the Riverside: Frame the yellow-arched exterior architecture of the bridge from the perspective of the stream bed.
Explore Mahfel & DSI Surroundings: Visit the historical Setbaşı Bridge, Mahfel tea garden and DSI facilities right next to the bridge.
Eat Meatballs with Pide and Cantık at Kayhan: If you don't want to get tired going uphill, go down to the historical Kayhan Region, which you can easily reach by walking downhill from the bridge, and taste the famous meatballs with pita or cantık.

Tips:

Workshop Working Hours: Shops are usually open from 10:00 to 18:00. Some craft workshops may be closed on Mondays.
Visit Route: Combine your Irgandı visit with a walk uphill towards Heykel, Mahfel and Yeşil Türbe, or downhill towards Kayhan and the Historic Hanlar District.